About

Hello everyone! Thanks for stopping by! This is What's Wild, where I will be posting information about wildlife, the environment, and current events. 

I guess it would be fitting to introduce myself now (where are my manners?). My name is Chelsey Skidmore, and I just graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, specializing in Zoology. Needless to say, I have a passion for animals, that has evolved from doting over pet hamsters as a child to volunteer bird banding in the Rocky Mountains in college to working as a professional educator. I was inspired to create my own blog after writing a post or two for A Voice For the Voiceless, that focuses sharks, dolphins, whales, and rays. Check it out! 

My goals for this blog are as follows: to educate readers about what is going on in the world of wildlife, and to make them aware of many issues that need more attention, in the hopes of changing the world for the better. 

Yeah, I know "changing the world" sounds a bit cliche, but I blame Bill Nye the Science Guy for that one! I saw him speak once- it was magical- and he encouraged us all to "Go out and change the world!" So, Mr. Nye, here is my contribution (or attempt at one at least). I believe that every individual person can make a difference, and if just one person is inspired by what I've written here, I feel like I'm doing a great job. 

Some of my posts are long, some are short, some are fun, some are depressing, but I hope you find them all informative. You'll also notice that I tend to let my sense of humor come out in my writing, so don't say I didn't warn you about my corny jokes! (Here's a warm-up: What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear!) 

Disclaimer: This blog is not affiliated with any company, organization, or brand. 

How to Read this Blog
Well, if you just read all this, I'd day you've got the hang of the whole reading thing. Good for you! Now just click "Home" for all my posts, and you'll see an archive on the right hand side if you want to find a specific one. Happy reading!